weatherby accumark

[IronTrip]

hello everyone, i posted on here a while ago asking about the weatherby vanguard and some of the savage rifles. well i've decided that im just going to have to give up a large chunk of my social life and really sink some money into an extremely high quality hunting rifle.  as of right now i am looking at the weatherby accumark.  i was wondering if anyone had any good or bad experiences with this rifle and if anyone had any suggestions for other rifles in its class, thanks a bunch

[Buckfever]

Friend has one in 30-06  or 308 ?and it is an accurate rifle.  It does not fit me as I bring it to my shoulder and I am old school and like wood and blued.  Does not work for me but thats just me lot of people like them.  Try a T3 Tikka in wood or synthetic fit is great fit for me and it is the most accurate out of the box rifle I have ever owned!  A lot of what works for you is just that " What works for you."  Buckfever

[Thunder38849]

I have been shooting Weatherby rifles for years, both hunting and long range shooting.   To me, nothing compares to the feel and accuracy of a Weatherby.   At the present time I have 2 Lazermarks, a Mark V deluxe and a Vanguard Deluxe.   I was thinking seriously of getting an Accumark but I prefer wood stocks over synthetic.
  My cousin bought an Accumark and I have fired it on a few occasions and can't complain about it's preformance.
  With the Accumark, you have a wide array of choices of calibers..... Barrel lengths from 24" to 28" depending on caliber.  Weight isn't too bad.

  Best of luck with your decision!

[Lawdog]

IronTrip,

Seeing that you decided to get the VERY BEST, my advice is to go to your local Weatherby dealer and try the different models till you fine the one that floats your boat.  For one to join my collection of Weatherby's it has to be a Mark V Deluxe or nothing.  And while you are at it get it in a Weatherby caliber.  Remember that with a Weatherby you get guarantees that you don’t get from other rifle manufactures.  Small groups and tight lines to you.  Lawdog
 

[longwinters]

Like the boys have been saying, Weatherby is a very fine rifle.  I would also consider Sako and Sauer.  Price range is about the same.  Remember with the Weatherby calibers, no matter what rifle manufacture, you are going to pay quite a bit more for ammo.  That may not be a big deal to you if you reload or don't shoot much.  Otherwise if that is not a problem, there is definitely something very cool about the Weatherby calibers.  

Long

[Zachary]

Actually, I think that you can get the Accumark in standard cartridges now.

Zachary

[Lawdog]

Zachary,

Actually, I think that you can get the Accumark in standard cartridges now.

What fun is that.  Using a standard cartridge in a Weatherby is a little like buying a Dodge Viper and sticking a 4 cylinder motor and 3 speed transmission in it.  Small groups and tight lines to you.  Lawdog
 :-D

[Thunder38849]

Actually, I think that you can get the Accumark in standard cartridges now.

Yes, you can!

.223
.22-250
.243
.25-06
.270
7mm-08
.280
.308
.30-06
7mm  Rem Mag
7mm STW
.300 Win Mag

   Lawdog.... you made a good point there!    Although I suppose ya can't blame a person for wanting a unique rifle in a non Wby caliber, can ya?   Will have to think about that one.....LOL   :lol:

[Mac11700]

Zachary,

Actually, I think that you can get the Accumark in standard cartridges now.

What fun is that.  Using a standard cartridge in a Weatherby is a little like buying a Dodge Viper and sticking a 4 cylinder motor and 3 speed transmission in it.  Small groups and tight lines to you.  Lawdog
 :-D

It's lots of fun...having one of the strongest actions made,cycles faster than anyother bolt gun,extreamly accurate,shoulders perfect and doesn't cost an arm and and leg to by factory ammo for. :wink:

Mac

[Lawdog]

Mac11700,

doesn't cost an arm and and leg to by factory ammo for

Just for the heck of it here is the price comparison from Hornady,

.300 Weatherby Magnum 180 gr. Spire Point
Item No. #8222, Qty/Box 20, Price $40.17

.300 Winchester Magnum 180 gr. Spire Point
Item No. #8500, Qty/Box 20, Price $36.95

I guess they charge more to put the name Weatherby on each case is the only reason I can think of why the hugh difference($3.22) in price.  This is the best reason I can think of for reloading.  Small groups and tight lines to you.  Lawdog
 

[Thunder38849]

I wasn't aware Hornady was that closely priced, Law.

 But if one prefers Remington Core-Lokt.....

  .300 Wby Mag  180 PSP  $32.99
   
  .300 Win Mag   180 PSP  $18.99


  .300 Wby   180 NP  Weatherby Ultra ammo $52.99

 
 (Prices from Cabela's 2004 Shooting catalog)

   Think I might try some Hornady.... Wby Ultra is killing me.

[Bighorn75]

I'm amazed at the posts I've read that say to get the Weatherby only in a Weatherby caliber.  Frankly, I like the idea of owning one in a standard caliber.  I've handled the Mark V Deluxe in 30-06 and its a very well balanced rifle.  I think I would prefer the 24" barrel, the lighter weight, and varied (also cheaper) ammo options of the Mark V Deluxe in 30-06.  The Weatherbys in Weatherby calibers seem more appropriate for treestand use but I've never actually owned one.  I certainly wouldn't mind setting up in a large field with a 257 WBY but I can't imagine toting it all day.  arguments?

[Mac11700]

Lawdog:

Don't get me wrong...I really like the Weatherby Magnums,and wouldn't hesitate buying one,or recommending one to anybody...but my argument is...don't discount these fine rifles in the standard calibers...the quality and accuracy are still there...As to my statement of the huge price difference,I really don't care to have to order my ammo and wait for it...yes...price wise ordering from a outfit like Cabelas or Dirt Cheap Ammo,may be a-lot cheaper than buying from your local gunshop...but......I prefere buying what I need and having it...not depending on any postal service..getting it to me.Also...it would seem if your away from home,on a hunting trip,it would be easier and cheaper,to pick up some of the standard caliber ammunition,at least in the different locations that I hunt in...this may or may not be the case for everybody...but it is for me. My Weatherby is a Mark V 308 carbine...and with it I have the option of shooting ammo that cost as little a $4.00 a box.....when you can find any Weatherby Magnum ammo discounted as cheap as this...please let me know...because I surely will stock up on it....last year I found some Weatherby 270 ammo for $8.00 a box and bought 5 boxes of it...and heck I don't even own a 270 Weatherby........yet :wink:


Mac

[Lawdog]

Bighorn75,

I certainly wouldn't mind setting up in a large field with a 257 WBY but I can't imagine toting it all day. arguments?

The Weatherby Accumark(for example as it is offered in both of the calibers you stated) weights 7 1/4 lbs. in .30-06 and 8 3/4 lbs. in the .257 Weatherby Magnum.  Is 24 oz. going to bother you that much?  For 24 oz. I’ll keep carrying my magnums.

Mac11700,

For one thing it is not even fair to compare ammo prices of .308 Win. to what a person pays for any magnum ammo.  Let’s keep the comparison to magnum versus magnum.  I have been to many out of the way places and when in these type of towns I enjoy going thru local Mom and Pop sporting goods store.  Never can tell what you will find in one, example is the brand new Pre-64 Win. M70 .375 H&H I got in Broadview, Mt. in 1988.  The reason for stating this is in many of these little stores I have found Weatherby ammo sitting on their shelves so you don’t always have to order ammo.  Also one point in favor of the .300 Weatherby over other .300 magnums is being able to use .300 H&H ammo if you are not able to find Weatherby ammo.

I have nothing against a person buying a Weatherby rifle in a .30-06 or whatever standard caliber that they want but it does seem to be a waste to me.  I am a big promoter of Weatherby products.  Just ask my wife or look in my safe at the Weatherby’s there.  To me Weatherby is the class act of the firearms industry.  To me ammo cost is nil as I reload and believe that if a person is going to purchase a Weatherby rifle in a Weatherby magnum caliber to get the most out of it they NEED to reload.  So this discussion about the cost of Weatherby ammo is totally unnecessary.  Small groups and tight lines to all.  Lawdog
 

[Mac11700]

Lawdog:

I wasn't doing an actual comparison between the prices,,,,and yes it is fair to quote what I pay for ammo for my Weatherby,,,that's the beauty of having it in a non-magnum caliber...you stated...what fun is it to have a Weatherby in the non- Weatherby magnum calibers... and I gave you some of my reasons...if you are as you say... a big promoter of these outstanding rifles..why get hung up on just the Magnums...after all aren't all of these some of the finest bolt actions made??? Which other manufactures make them as strong in the non-magnum calibers as my Mark V 308?? When someone ask you which rifle to buy in a non-magnum caliber...would you instanly try to send him to Remington,or Winchester?   I seriously doubt that you would...although from the impression you giving it's either "get a magnum or don't bother"...... not everyone needs or wants a magnum caliber.....but there are a few of us that want a super strong...super accurate...non magnum in the Mark V action...and I am glad they make they gave us a choice...so we can have it both ways.....


Mac

[Bighorn75]

Lawdog:

I've seen enough of your posts regarding Weatherby's to know that we are of the same mind regarding the rifle and company.  Certainly, I was in no way disparaging the Weatherby calibers.  To whatever extent I might deem it necessary to carry a magnum round in the future, you can be sure it will be a Weatherby.  However, my interest is in the Mark V deluxe.  The magnum rifle weighs 1 3/4 pounds more in the magnum version and is 2" longer.  Would this make a difference to me on an all day trek through Penn's woods in November or December?  My answer is yes.  It seems to me the Weatherby rifles in standard calibers represent very solid, well-designed tools for varied hunting situations.  I can only see myself choosing the magnum versions in situations where I can set up for long distance shooting--and I'm not moving around much.  Bottom line is that I love the Weatherbys in standard calibers and I'm glad I don't have to settle for a Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Savage, etc to get what I want.  I'm glad we can own Weatherby rifles any way we choose and I wouldn't just recommend their proprietary magnums.  Weatherbys in standard calibers are simply too fine for that.

[TopGun]

I don't know about you guys, but my 30-378 loaded with a 180 Barnes TSX (triple shock) over 113gr or Retumbo in new Weatherby cases rocks out at an honest 3760fps 15' from my muzzle. I sent Barnes the data and they stated they have been getting many like loads and info in tight barrels. Mine is tight and it blows away the standard boys. That's why I bought it. You buy a Corvette or Porshe for performance. Buy the Dodge for the looks. Everyone has one! I take no responsibility for the above load in anyone elses rifle. It is published max in the book, but it's still not max in my rifle. There is no need to push it more IMHO.  I shoot many different calibers (standard and wildcat) and reload for them all. I love my Weatherby!! Look a chart and see how flat this bad-boy load is. I'm willing to bet I'd burn a barrel, but I think I'll reach over 4000fps with a 135-150 slug. Hi Ho, Hi Ho, off for Elk I go....
Buy the Weatherby for a Weatherby cartridge--be different. Anyone can shoot a standard caliber. (Shoot tehm all and have fun) Topgun!!

[Bighorn75]

Well, Lawdog, Weatherby has recently discontinued the Mark V Deluxe in standard calibers.  Guess they (or, more accurately, their customers) saw it your way.  Now about that 257 Weatherby........ :shock:

[Thunder38849]

Bighorn,
  Where did you get that information?  I looked all over the Weatherby website and can't find anything about it.   Any info will be appreciated.

[Bill T]

I have a Weatherby Accumark in .338-378 Weatherby Magnum and it's a fantastic rifle. Recoil with the Accubrake is about that of my unbraked Model 700 in .300 Win. Mag. I mounted a Leupold Vari-X III 6.5-20 in Leupold mounts and have never looked back. Barrels on these guns are a 1 in 10" twist so they will stabilize the 300 Gr. Sierra Matchking. This bullet is taylor made for the .338-378. The .338-378 is the undisputed king of the .338 bore size, and the Accumark is one of the best platforms to launch it from.  Bill T.

[Bighorn75]

Thunder;

The local gun shop I frequent told me they discontinued them.  I then went to Weatherby's website and sure enough they no longer list the Mark V deluxe in standard calibers.  They were there earlier in the year and the 2004 catalog lists them also.  But they have been taken off the website.  If you click on the standard calibers button, you get a list of rifles available in standard calibers.  The Mark V Deluxe is no longer there.  I guess I could call Weatherby and verify this.  But the website seems to support what the gun shop told me.

[Thunder38849]

No problem... I looked at the website and it has been changed drastically.  

Thanks for the info!

[Thunder38849]

Bighorn,
   Just went back to Weatherby.com and did some more looking...  The standard calibers are still listed....  Check here...

http://www.weatherby.com/rifles/lw_deluxe.shtml